Let me tell you about the creatures my brain created while I was asleep, and how one specific moment in a dream made me feel things that changed everything. The Rens weren’t planned. They weren’t researched. They just… showed up in my recurring...
Using mythology in fantasy romance creates a unique challenge: how do you incorporate rich mythological elements without drowning your love story in worldbuilding? If you’re writing fantasy romance with mythological creatures—whether sirens, fae, dragons, gods,...
Cultural world-building in fantasy romance presents a unique opportunity: the chance to create conflict, depth, and emotional stakes through the societies your characters come from. When you’re writing fantasy romance, your magic systems and geography might be...
Every writer gets asked: “Where do your ideas come from?” For me, the answer is simple and strange: I dreamed it. Not metaphorically. Literally. For five years, I had the same dream, night after night—one specific scene that wouldn’t leave me alone....
Siren and mermaid romance has captivated readers for centuries—from ancient mythology to modern fantasy romance. There’s something irresistible about creatures who belong to an entirely different world, who must bridge impossible divides to find love. When I...
